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When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STI),
people are often prone to burying their heads in the sand, thinking that it’s
something that does not concern them directly. Most of you reading this right
now are completely assured that you are 100% STI-free. However, just because
you don’t have any symptoms doesn’t mean you do not carry an infection within
yourself.
A new study, which was recently published in the Journal of
Sexual Medicine, found an increased number of STIs in sexually active singles.
An even more disturbing fact is that a lot of the people who were tested had no
idea they had contracted an STI.
Doctors warn that contrary to the conventional belief, many
sexually transmitted infections may not show any initial symptoms, and are often
found in body parts that are not usually associated with STIs. For instance,
STIs such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are sometimes found in people’s throats
and not on their genitals.
This is why in order to stay healthy, it is extremely
important for all sexually active people to regularly undergo sexual health
screening regardless of how careful they think they are in selecting their
intimate partners.
Please, do not shy away from discussing your sexual health
with your doctor and make a yearly STI screening a must in your healthcare to-do
list. If any infections are found, make sure to notify all of your sexual
partners who may have been exposed to them. Only by educating ourselves and
taking the necessary precautions, can we contain the rising number of STIs and
make our environment safer for everyone.
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